If you've paid any sort of attention to the news as of late, you've
probably heard a thing or two about Ebola. A devastating Ebola
outbreak has erupted in West Africa, and the disease has spread to
the United States in recent weeks. A handful of healthcare workers,
including two nurses, are among those who have been treated for... Continue +

If you’re looking for a way to get an edge in the business job
market today, a Lean Six Sigma certificate could be the answer!
What is Lean Six Sigma? Lean Six Sigma is a combination of two
popular methodologies used in business and industry today: The Lean
methodology provides techniques to streamline production and
services;... Continue +

Getting back into the groove after you’ve been out of a habit or
practice for a while can be challenging, and sometimes it may just
seem easier to give up than to put in the effort to get back into
the swing of whatever it was you did before. If you’re thinking
about going back to school, you may be on the fence about whether
or... Continue +

Neuroplasticity isn’t a word most of us hear every day but it is
important for each and every one of us. Neuroplasticity is the
ability of the brain to adapt and change by forming new neural
pathways, modify current pathways, and continue to adapt and react
to different stimulations. In the non-stop lifestyles we lead,
everyone... Continue +

For many adult learners, reentering the academic world can be a bit
intimidating. There have been quite a few changes to education over
the last ten years, including the continued growth of distance
learning. Edudemic recently published an infographic pinpointing
some of the most important skills and attributes today’s... Continue +

In today’s digitized world, people are moving further away from
some of the traditional educational practices in favor of more
technology-driven approaches to learning. If you are a customer of
The College Network, you’re one of those who have taken this new
approach on the path to an education. As you complete your... Continue +

Working adults today are busier than ever. With responsibilities at
work, home, and in their communities, many adults find it
challenging to advance their education and their career through a
traditional educational approach. If you're a busy working adult
looking to earn your degree or certificate and move ahead on your
career... Continue +

Whether you have children in school or are a student yourself,
August means that back to school time is here once again!
For distance learners or people thinking about attending an online
program, there are several challenges that can slow a person down
or prevent them from achieving academic success.
About.com recently asked... Continue +

If you are working as an LPN or RN and/or are a customer of The
College Network (TCN) working toward an advanced nursing degree,
chances are you could use a little extra motivation or inspiration
every now and then. In fact, no matter what career path we've
chosen, we all find ourselves in a slump from time to time. For
those of... Continue +

Are you on the hunt for a good summer read? Look no further! If
you're one of the many customers working toward an advanced nursing
degree with help from The College Network, I have just the reading
list for you! This summer, escape from your studies for a bit and
get lost in a novel that features nursing in a different... Continue +

The College Network strives to help working adults reach their
goals by providing them with the tools and connections they need to
be successful as they pursue a certificate or degree. While we are
not a school, we work with some of the best institutions of higher
learning in the United States, including Boston University,... Continue +

Reading all the books in the world sometimes can’t fully prepare
you for some experiences in life. People who read parenting books
before the birth of their first child will probably still say they
weren’t fully prepared for all the experiences they would have as
parents. People who read guidebooks about some of the... Continue +

It’s always a pleasure when another success story makes its way
across my desk because sharing it can serve as a source of
inspiration to others in their programs. It's also great a reminder
of how quickly positive results can be achieved when studies are
made a priority. Nurse Krystal’s story is not uncommon to that of
many of... Continue +

The College Network (TCN) has partnered with State University of
New York (SUNY) Empire State College to bring customers a variety
of new educational opportunities. SUNY Empire State College is
accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and
offers TCN customers the ability to complete several... Continue +

The College Network’s recent partnership with SUNY Empire State
College brings a diversity of programs that allows us to help more
people achieve their educational goals than ever before. Given the
fact that a college degree is quickly becoming the standard
credential required for most professional employment, the timing... Continue +

Academic Support is frequently called upon to explain customers'
course analyses results and the course analysis process in general.
Therefore, we thought it would be beneficial to our entire customer
base to share some insights and place some context around the
process. Step 1 Once your records have been made available... Continue +

When we talk to customers who are making amazing progress in their
online nursing programs, we like to spotlight their successes and
share their time lines to demonstrate what can be accomplished
through hard work and dedication. Nurse Kim signed up with The
College Network in October of 2012 and below is a list of the
distance... Continue +

It's still early, but the year 2014 has already been a big success
for The College Network's Chief Information Officer Ryan Sallee and
his entire Information Technology (IT) team.
Sallee and The College Network (TCN) were recently honored with a
CIO Impact Award, an annual honor given to CIOs nationwide for
outstanding... Continue +

As our Academic Advisors begin a new year of supporting the adult
online learner, we thought it would be helpful to being a
discussion of some of the Frequently Asked Questions of Academic
Support, as well as provide a few links to additional information
that you may find useful. To schedule an exam for your online
degree... Continue +